Unreliable narrator

What is an unreliable narrator? ---

An unreliable narrator is a character whose ___________ or account of events cannot be trusted

Mentally Unstable Narrator - Are unreliable due to their _______ state or psychological condition

Naive Narrator - Who are unreliable because they lack knowledge or _________.

Biased Narrator - Are unreliable because they have a particular _______ or agenda

Why use an unreliable narrator? ---- To create _______

How many techniques did we cover in class?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 2

1. Contradictions

2. Omissions

3. Hallucinations

4. ________ behavior

Might see or experience things that aren't real, which can cause them to misinterpret events

• Contradictions

• Omissions

• Delusions and Hallucinations

• Untrustworthy Behavior

Omissions: Might leave out _________ details or events

Which of these characters is an example of an unreliable narrator?

• 5 year old kid

• All the above

• The Joker

• Montresor